Halfway Home opens in West Jaintia Hills for mental health support

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaJune 30, 2023

West Jaintia Hills Deputy Commissioner, Batlang Samuel Sohliya, inaugurated the Halfway Home on Wednesday at Sabahmuswang, West Jaintia Hills. Director of Social Welfare, CD Lyngwa was also present at the event. The project is sponsored by the Directorate of Social Welfare and implemented by the Society for Urban & Rural Empowerment (SURE).

The main objective of the Halfway Home is to provide rehabilitation and support to individuals with mental illness who have received treatment at various mental hospitals in the state. It will serve as a transitional space between the hospital and reintegrating into society.

Deputy Commissioner Batlang Samuel Sohliya, addressing the gathering as the chief guest, highlighted the importance of community involvement and commended institutions like the Halfway Home for their crucial role in supporting people with mental illness. Sohliya praised the Dobar Shnong Sabahmuswang for their support and encouraged everyone present to continue backing such initiatives, working towards a more inclusive and compassionate society.

Others who were present included District Social Welfare Officer Jacqueline Synnah, Crescency Wanlyne Lyngdoh Dy. SP of West Jaintia Hills District, Dr. AN Paswet Psychiatrist; Dr. HH Mohrmen, Secretary of SURE; Waheh Shnong Sabahmuswang Tellme Phawa, Board members of SURE; and the Chairman and Secretary of the Unitarian Church, among others.